Peter Rabbit is on The Money
By marcyaz
@Marcyaz (35316)
United States
March 3, 2016 7:55am CST
Beatrix Potter's fictional bunny appears on a brand-new 50 pence piece released in Britain.
It will become the first children's literary figure to appear on a UK coin.
The other side of each coin features Queen Elizabeth II.
There will be 3 more coins coming out in the following months.
What a nice tribute to Beatrix Potter and Queen Elizabeth II.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
5 Mar 16
@enlightenedpsych2
I wouldn't mind having some of that money.
@owlwings (43897)
• Cambridge, England
3 Mar 16
It seems that the coin illustrated will only be issued as an uncirculated collector's item. I believe that it is legal tender (all commemorative coins are) but only a fool would use it as currency, since the cupro-nickel version will cost £10 to buy! There is also a silver proof version which will cost a great deal more, of course.
As far as I know, it's the first time a colour image has been included on any coin and I can't find any information on how it has been achieved - whether it's an enamel or a plastic process.
There is a Beatrix Potter commemorative 50p coin which will be released for circulation but it doesn't have Peter Rabbit's portrait on it in colour. It has the words "Beatrix Potter" and a small image of a rabbit running underneath.
The Queen's head has, of course, appeared on the obverse of ALL coins issued since 1952.
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@owlwings (43897)
• Cambridge, England
3 Mar 16
@Marcyaz I couldn't find any specific dates. Here's the link to the Royal Mint site.
Order limited edition collector coins and gifts online at the Royal Mint. The Royal Mint coin collection includes gold, silver, commemorative collectable coins and medals
@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Mar 16
I agree. What a nice tribute. This is for a commemorative coin collection though, right?
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
4 Mar 16
@celticeagle
It is a really nice way for a tribute. That was my understanding that it is a commemorative coin.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
4 Mar 16
@celticeagle
From what I read but who really knows what will be.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Mar 16
@Marcyaz ....Oh. You didn't say that so I wasn't sure.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
4 Mar 16
@slund2041
Perhaps you could buy one of those coins, you think?
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@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
7 Mar 16
@Marcyaz I have no idea. I have never seen one. Where do you go to buy a coin like that?
@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
5 Mar 16
Very nice Marcy.
It is a beloved character for sure.
And of course the Queen.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
5 Mar 16
@TiarasOceanView
Thank you, it really is a marvelous character to have on a coin along with the Queen.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
5 Mar 16
@Marcyaz I say Marcy, you have found a wonderful coin my friend.
@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
3 Mar 16
Awe, I would love to have one. I have a dollar bill that has the Easter Bunny on it.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
3 Mar 16
@Tampa_girl7
It would be nice to have that coin. How did you come to have a bill with a Easter Bunny o it?
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
4 Mar 16
@Jessicalynnt
It is very cute and I would like one.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
18 Apr 16
That's so cute. Makes money more interesting.
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
14 Feb 17
@VivaLaDani13So cute! We have the boring coins.... which are disappearing as of late.
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